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W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland 



DEWBERRIES 



Austin's (Mayes). An early Dewberry of excellent quality. 

 I always plant from one-third to one-half of my field in Aus- 

 tin's and the remainder in Lucretia. It is very hardy and sel- 

 dom fails to give a good crop. The berries are large and thick, 

 but not so firm as those of Lucretia. If, however, they are 

 kept picked up close as soon as ripe, and not allowed to remain 

 too long on the vines, they may be shipped a reasonable 

 distance, and prices usually compare very favorably with 

 other varieties. As the fruit is extra early and of fine quality, 

 >t is especially valuable for the home market and home 

 table. The Austin ripens with me about a week earlier than 

 Lucretia, and for this reason it is valuable to grow in connec- 

 tion with that variety. Dewberry plants should be planted 

 very early in the spring, as they start to grow early and the 

 sooner they can be planted the better. Any time when the 

 ground is not frozen is suitable for planting them, even in 

 winter. We can fill your order any time after you receive 

 this catalogue. 



Lucretia. Earlier than the-earliest blackberry, as large as 



the largest, and the most largely grown of all Dewberries for 



market. The canes are very hardy and exceedingly prolific, 



thriving almost everywhere; of slender, trailing habit and 



entirely free from disease and insect attacks. The fruit is superb, large and handsome, jet-black, rich and 



melting. It is probably the best shipping variety of all the Dewberries in cultivation. 



NOVELTIES 



Giant Himalaya 



This new berry has been sent out with many wonderful claims. A few years ago I got a few plants from 

 California, which did not prove a success. In corresponding with fruit growers in other sections, I was told 

 that there were several varieties, and that the strain which was grown in Michigan was of a different type, 

 and had proved to be a good berry. I immediately procured plants of this, which is known as the Giant 

 Himalaya, and now have a good stock. I was talking a few days ago with a reliable, disinterested person 

 who had been in Michigan to see this berry, and he reports that it should not be judged and condemned 

 by the first season's crop, for he says it is much larger and better the second fruiting year, and even better 

 the third year. Not having fruited this berry I will 

 not attempt to say more of it, except that I have 

 some very fine plants grown from the best stock ob- 

 tainable, and will be pleased to supply those who wish 

 to give it a trial. 



Loganberry 



This is claimed to be a cross of the blackberry and 

 red raspberry. The vine is an exceedingly strong grower, 

 trailing upon the ground like a dewberry. Fruit is 

 often an inch or more in length, dark red, with the 

 shape of the blackberry and color of a red raspberry, 

 and the flavor a combination of both. A splendid 

 shipper, now widely known and deservedly so. 



Strawberry-Raspberry 



Begins to ripen about the same time as the rasp- 

 berry. The canes die down every season after fruiting 

 and do not require trimming. The ground can be cleaned 

 of al! growth in the fall or, preferably, in early spring, 

 and the new sprouts will appear and grow rapidly and 

 bear fruit the same season. When planted in good soil 

 it requires but little attention. The plants can be set 

 in rows about 1 8 to 24 inches apart, and from 3 to 4 

 inches in depth. They are perfectly hardy and do well 

 in almost any climate. The plants will attain a height 

 of two to three feet, producing fruit in branching clus- 

 ters, bearing ripe fruit, small green berries, and large 

 white blossoms at the same time, presenting a beau- 

 tiful appearance. The berries are usually two or three 

 times as large as the red raspberry, bright red in color, 

 and some claim to like the flavor. Preserved or cooked, 

 it is very good. I do not think the fruit is good enough 

 to command a large sale. I am more inclined to 

 recommend the plant or shrub as a curiosity and for its 

 ornamental value. The Loganberry. Fruit an inch long 



